By Our Correspondent

National News – Saga Adeolu, a Nigerian reality TV star and actor popularly known as Saga, has spoken about the realities of filmmaking in Nollywood.

He revealed that romantic kissing scenes in movies are far less glamorous than audiences often assume.

He said acting is demanding, both physically and emotionally, and is frequently misunderstood by viewers.

Saga stressed that professionalism guides every performance on set, not personal feelings or real-life romance.

Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, Saga described Nollywood as one of the toughest industries he has worked in.

He said many people believe acting is easy, but it involves long hours, multiple takes, and emotional discipline.

According to him, romantic scenes require strict boundaries, with actors separating real emotions from scripted roles.

He added that kissing scenes are carefully directed and focused on storytelling, not personal enjoyment.

Saga clarified earlier podcast comments, saying audiences often misinterpret on-screen intimacy as real pleasure.

He explained that such scenes are purely professional and designed to serve the film’s narrative.

He also addressed his “lover boy” image, noting that it reflects his real personality but not the demands of acting.

Saga concluded that Nollywood acting requires discipline, patience, and clear separation between life and performance.

He said his experience highlights the gap between audience perception and on-set reality in the film industry.